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Game Of Thrones superfans Kerry Ford and Darren Prew got married at Eastnor Castle in Herefordshire (Picture: Geoff Caddick/PA Wire)

There was no Red Wedding when two Game Of Thrones fans tied the knot in a ceremony inspired by the bloodthirsty fantasy show.

Darren Prew and Kerry Ford, from Hereford, even dressed up as their favourite characters for the event.

Darren, a 37-year-old plasterer, was transformed into Night’s Watch warrior Jon Snow while his 33-year-old bride dressed as Daenerys Targaryen.

The pair found a castle, Eastnor Castle near Ledbury in Herefordshire, for the big bash and 12 members of the wedding party spent more than 50 hours being transformed into fantasy characters from the show.

Ms Ford even arrived at the service on a white horse, while Mr Prew arrived with two fierce looking dogs on leashes.

Game of Thrones superfans Kerry Ford and Darren Prew, who are dressed as Daenerys Targaryen and Jon Snow respectively, marry during their themed wedding at Eastnor Castle in Herefordshire, which was arranged by blinkbox. The couple, who are fans of Game of Thrones, won a competition organised by blinkbox to celebrate the release of season 4 of the television series. The couple and their guests spent fifty hours being transformed into their favourite characters by a team of hair and make-up artists, before marrying in the grounds of the castle, which was chosen for its similarity to that of the fictitious Kingís Landing from the series. Geoff Caddick/PA Wire

Game of Thrones superfans Kerry Ford and Darren Prew, who are dressed as Daenerys…

Game of Thrones superfans Kerry Ford and Darren Prew, who are dressed as Daenerys Targaryen and Jon Snow respectively, marry during their themed wedding at Eastnor Castle in Herefordshire, which was arranged by blinkbox.The couple, who are fans of Game of Thrones, won a competition organised by blinkbox to celebrate the release of season 4 of the television series. The couple and their guests spent fifty hours being transformed into their favourite characters by a team of hair and make-up artists, before marrying in the grounds of the castle, which was chosen for its similarity to that of the fictitious Kingís Landing from the series: Geoff Caddick/PA Wire

Game of Thrones superfans Kerry Ford and Darren Prew, who are dressed as Daenerys…

Best man Mike McKeown, who is dressed as a White Walker, ahead of the Game of Thrones themed wedding of superfans Kerry Ford and Darren Prew at Eastnor Castle in Herefordshire, which was arranged by blinkbox. The couple, who are fans of Game of Thrones, won a competition organised by blinkbox to celebrate the release of season 4 of the television series. The couple and their guests spent fifty hours being transformed into their favourite characters by a team of hair and make-up artists, before marrying in the grounds of the castle, which was chosen for its similarity to that of the fictitious Kingís Landing from the series. Geoff Caddick/PA Wire

Best man Mike McKeown, who is dressed as a White Walker, ahead of the Game of Thrones…

Sister of the groom Sam Crump, who is dressed as Lady Brienne of Tarth, ahead of the Game of Thrones themed wedding of superfans Kerry Ford and Darren Prew at Eastnor Castle in Herefordshire, which was arranged by blinkbox. The couple, who are fans of Game of Thrones, won a competition organised by blinkbox to celebrate the release of season 4 of the television series. The couple and their guests spent fifty hours being transformed into their favourite characters by a team of hair and make-up artists, before marrying in the grounds of the castle, which was chosen for its similarity to that of the fictitious Kingís Landing from the series. : Geoff Caddick/PA Wire

Sister of the groom Sam Crump, who is dressed as Lady Brienne of Tarth, ahead of…

Game of Thrones superfan Darren Prew, who is dressed as Jon Snow, before marrying Kerry Ford at their themed wedding at Eastnor Castle in Herefordshire, which was arranged by blinkbox. The couple, who are fans of Game of Thrones, won a competition organised by blinkbox to celebrate the release of season 4 of the television series. The couple and their guests spent fifty hours being transformed into their favourite characters by a team of hair and make-up artists, before marrying in the grounds of the castle, which was chosen for its similarity to that of the fictitious Kingís Landing from the series. : Geoff Caddick/PA Wire

Game of Thrones superfan Darren Prew, who is dressed as Jon Snow, before marrying…

Game of Thrones superfans Kerry Ford and Darren Prew, who are dressed as Daenerys Targaryen and Jon Snow respectively, with their families ahead of their themed wedding at Eastnor Castle in Herefordshire, which was arranged by blinkbox. The couple, who are fans of Game of Thrones, won a competition organised by blinkbox to celebrate the release of season 4 of the television series. The couple and their guests spent fifty hours being transformed into their favourite characters by a team of hair and make-up artists, before marrying in the grounds of the castle, which was chosen for its similarity to that of the fictitious Kingís Landing from the series. : Geoff Caddick/PA Wire

Game of Thrones superfans Kerry Ford and Darren Prew, who are dressed as Daenerys…

Game of Thrones superfans Kerry Ford and Darren Prew, who are dressed as Daenerys Targaryen and Jon Snow respectively, marry during their themed wedding at Eastnor Castle in Herefordshire, which was arranged by blinkbox. The couple, who are fans of Game of Thrones, won a competition organised by blinkbox to celebrate the release of season 4 of the television series. The couple and their guests spent fifty hours being transformed into their favourite characters by a team of hair and make-up artists, before marrying in the grounds of the castle, which was chosen for its similarity to that of the fictitious Kingís Landing from the series. : Geoff Caddick/PA Wire

Game of Thrones superfans Kerry Ford and Darren Prew, who are dressed as Daenerys…

Game of Thrones superfans Kerry Ford and Darren Prew, who are dressed as Daenerys Targaryen and Jon Snow respectively, marry during their themed wedding at Eastnor Castle in Herefordshire, which was arranged by blinkbox.. The couple, who are fans of Game of Thrones, won a competition organised by blinkbox to celebrate the release of season 4 of the television series. The couple and their guests spent fifty hours being transformed into their favourite characters by a team of hair and make-up artists, before marrying in the grounds of the castle, which was chosen for its similarity to that of the fictitious Kingís Landing from the series.: Geoff Caddick/PA Wire

Game of Thrones superfans Kerry Ford and Darren Prew, who are dressed as Daenerys…

Game of Thrones superfans Kerry Ford and Darren Prew, who are dressed as Daenerys Targaryen and Jon Snow respectively, marry during their themed wedding at Eastnor Castle in Herefordshire, which was arranged by blinkbox. The couple, who are fans of Game of Thrones, won a competition organised by blinkbox to celebrate the release of season 4 of the television series. The couple and their guests spent fifty hours being transformed into their favourite characters by a team of hair and make-up artists, before marrying in the grounds of the castle, which was chosen for its similarity to that of the fictitious Kingís Landing from the series. Geoff Caddick/PA Wire

Game of Thrones superfans Kerry Ford and Darren Prew, who are dressed as Daenerys…

Father of the bride Terry Ford, dressed as Hodor, carries grandson Lewis Knight, dressed as Bran Stark, ahead of the Game of Thrones themed wedding of superfans Kerry Ford and Darren Prew at Eastnor Castle in Herefordshire, which was arranged by blinkbox. The couple, who are fans of Game of Thrones, won a competition organised by blinkbox to celebrate the release of season 4 of the television series. The couple and their guests spent fifty hours being transformed into their favourite characters by a team of hair and make-up artists, before marrying in the grounds of the castle, which was chosen for its similarity to that of the fictitious Kingís Landing from the series. Geoff Caddick/PA Wire

Father of the bride Terry Ford, dressed as Hodor, carries grandson Lewis Knight,…

Game of Thrones superfan and groom, Darren Prew, who is dressed as Jon Snow, with best man Mike McKeown, who is dressed as a White Walker (right), ahead of Darren's Game of Thrones themed marriage to Kerry Ford at Eastnor Castle in Herefordshire, which was arranged by blinkbox.The couple, who are fans of Game of Thrones, won a competition organised by blinkbox to celebrate the release of season 4 of the television series. The couple and their guests spent fifty hours being transformed into their favourite characters by a team of hair and make-up artists, before marrying in the grounds of the castle, which was chosen for its similarity to that of the fictitious Kingís Landing from the series. Geoff Caddick/PA Wire

Game of Thrones superfan and groom, Darren Prew, who is dressed as Jon Snow, with…

Game of Thrones superfan and bride Kerry Ford in costume as Daenerys Targeryen before marrying Darren Prew at their themed wedding at Eastnor Castle in Herefordshire, which was arranged by blinkbox. The couple, who are fans of Game of Thrones, won a competition organised by blinkbox to celebrate the release of season 4 of the television series. The couple and their guests spent fifty hours being transformed into their favourite characters by a team of hair and make-up artists, before marrying in the grounds of the castle, which was chosen for its similarity to that of the fictitious Kingís Landing from the series. Geoff Caddick/PA Wire

Game of Thrones superfan and bride Kerry Ford in costume as Daenerys Targeryen before…

The pair won the marriage makeover when they entered a competition by streaming service blinkbox Movies who are showing the fourth series of the hit show.

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Ms Ford said: ‘I was on Facebook one evening and I saw an ad seeking couples to marry Game Of Thrones style. I mentioned it to Darren. I said “Who on earth would do that?” Little did I know that he then went online and applied – without telling me.’

But she was impressed by her new husband’s makeover, saying: ‘I thought the transformation was amazing, it was like marrying Jon Snow. It was very, very weird and surreal to see Darren like that.’

Mr Prew, who said it was ‘too good an opportunity to pass up,’ added: ‘We were planning on getting married next year, but I knew we just had to go for it. I have been a massive Game Of Thrones fans since the beginning, so having our biggest day styled in such an amazing way is a dream come true.’

Ms Ford, a professional cake designer who spent two weeks creating an elaborate five tier wedding cake, said: ‘It’s comprised of each of the Game Of Thrones’ houses, then there are the wedding vows, King Joffrey’s crown made out of chocolate and topped with the famous iron throne. It was almost a shame to see it eaten. I changed my mind over the design of this cake so many times, it’s the most important cake I’ll ever make.’

Adrian Letts, MD of blinkbox Movies added: ‘We are obsessed with Game of Thrones and we wanted to reward a couple that are as passionate about it as us. Our policy at blinkbox is simple: we make entertainment brilliant. We hope we’ve done that here today.’